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Review: Starter For Ten at The Rep, Birmingham
Based on the novel by David Nicholls and the film of the same name, Starter for Ten is a new coming-of-age comedy musical set in the colourfully bright 80s.
Oct 243 min read
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Beverley Knight and Sharon Rose to reprise their roles in tour of Sylvia, the Olivier-nominated musical
Wolverhampton-born singer, songwriter and performer, Beverley Knight MBE will reprise her Olivier Award-winning role as Emmeline Pankhurst, alongside alongside Sharon Rose as the title character, Sylvia Pankhurst in the touring production of the Olivier-nominated musical, Sylvia.
Oct 232 min read
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Review: FRIENDS! The Musical Parody at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
From the producer of hit musical, Hairspray, and the director of The Full Monty, FRIENDS!: The Musical parody is ‘The One Where They All Sing’, offering a new take on the 1990s sitcom with an entirely original musical score.
Oct 143 min read
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Review: The Bodyguard at The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
Based on the hit film of the same name, The Bodyguard Musical is a romantic thriller featuring the irresistible music of the great Whitney Houston. Starring international leading lady Sidonie Smith as Rachel Marron and Olivier Award nominee Adam Garcia as Frank Farmer, the musicals tells the story of superstar singer Rachel Marron who needs protecting from an unknown stalker, and finds this and more in the arms of former Secret Service Agent turned bodyguard, Frank.
Sep 242 min read
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Review: Calamity Jane at Wolverhampton Grand
The whip-cracking classic comedy musical, Calamity Jane, based on the much-loved movie of the same name has ridden over the rolling plains to Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre. Starring the multi-award-winning West End actor and singer, Carrie Hope Fletcher (Cinderella, Les Misérables) as the fabulously fearless, gun slingin’ lead, Calamity Jane, the musical is set during the American gold rush in the dusty settlement of Deadwood.
Sep 102 min read
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Review: Chicago at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Chicago, the international multi-award-winning musical, is back in Wolverhampton for one week only; starring Strictly Come Dancing Professional Dancer, Janette Manrara as Roxie Hart.
Jun 242 min read
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Mean Girls Musical tour announced for Wolverhampton
The award-winning Mean Girls: The Musical is coming to Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre in June 2026, after a successful West End run.
Jun 122 min read
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LEGALLY BLONDE musical to tour Birmingham & Midlands
A brand-new Made at Curve production of the West End and Broadway smash-hit musical comedy LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL will tour the UK in 2026 playing in Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham, Wolverhampton, and Stoke-on-Trent.
May 162 min read
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Rob Madge and Hannah Dodd announced in new Cabaret casting
London’s production of Cabaret has announced new casting with Coventry-born actor and theatre producer, Rob Madge to take on the role of Emcee and actor and model, Hannah Dodd to take on the role of Sally Bowles.
Apr 292 min read
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Review: & Juliet at The Birmingham Hippodrome
Everyone knows the tragic ending of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, but what if there was life after Romeo for Juliet? Created by the Emmy-winning writer from Schitt’s Creek, the hilarious new jukebox musical, & Juliet, flips the script on the well-known love story.
Apr 232 min read
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Olivier Award-winning Fiddler on the Roof coming to Birmingham
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s Fiddler on the Roof, which comes to Birmingham later this year, has picked up several Olivier Awards
Apr 61 min read
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Review: Ghost The Musical at The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
Based on the hit Paramount Pictures film, written by Bruce Joel Rubin, Ghost: The Musical is an adaption of the screenplay for stage.
Apr 22 min read
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Review: Rocky Horror Show at The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
Richard O'Brien's camp and wild rock 'n' roll musical, Rocky Horror Show, brings sequins, feathers and the Time Warp to Birmingham
Mar 182 min read
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Review: Send In The Clowns: C*ck Of Ages
Send in the Clowns, a musical revue collective (Fatt Butcher, Dahliah Rivers, Alanna Boden & Blü Romantic) return with C*ck of Ages
Feb 22 min read
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Janette Manrara Joins Chicago Tour Cast
Former Strictly dancer & presenter of ‘It Takes Two’, Janette Manrara, joins Chicago musical tour as Roxie Hart.
Jan 241 min read
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Send in the Clown to Head on Tour
Send in the Clowns to tour the UK with their musical revue, C*ck of Ages.
Jan 221 min read
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Midlands Rainbow recommends: 2025 Shows
2025 is fast approaching & with it comes a new year of great shows in Birmingham & across the Midlands. We've picked just a few of our faves
Dec 14, 20244 min read
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Review: Here & Now at The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
Here & Now: The Steps Musical is a sparkling, brand-new production premiering in Birmingham; based on the pop classics of Steps.
Nov 20, 20243 min read
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Dear Evan Hansen to return to Birmingham
Due to popular demand, the UK tour of Dear Evan Hansen will return to Birmingham in 2025.
Oct 29, 20241 min read
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Interview: After The Act: A Section 28 Musical
After The Act: A Section 28 Musical is a production based on commentary from people who experienced living under the infamous Section 28
Oct 28, 20245 min read
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